Alexandria International (KAEX), Louisiana
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Alexandria International Airport, KAEX, is a towered public-use airport in Alexandria, Louisiana, recorded as a Tier 1 facility with 16,069 total annual operations and 3,367 business aviation operations in 2025 according to FAA TFMSC data. The field sits at 88 feet elevation and offers two paved runways, including a 9,352-foot main runway, along with 100LL, Jet A, and MOGAS fuel on an around-the-clock attendance schedule. Customs clearance is not available onsite; the nearest facility is KLFT, roughly 73 nautical miles away.
Runways
Alexandria International has two paved runways. The longest, 14/32, is 9,352 ft long and 150 ft wide, with a concrete surface.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Alexandria International has Jet A, 100 and MOGAS available on the field. Fueling is available 24 hours a day, every day, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Alexandria International does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Lafayette Regional / Paul Fournet Field (KLFT), 73 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Alexandria International recorded 3,367 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in November. Business aviation traffic at KAEX concentrates most heavily in January and November, with lower activity in February and September, based on 2025 FAA TFMSC monthly data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month November, 347 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Alexandria International averages 26.7 days above 90°F in August and 9.8 freeze days in January. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 93.5°F, and January the coldest, at 59.6°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Alexandria International has published operating constraints in four categories: access, runway notes, pavement strength and other notes.
Light aircraft frequently cross the approach zones to runway 14/32 below 2,000 feet MSL.
The center 75 feet of the first 3,000 feet of runway 18 is concrete; the remainder is asphalt.
PCR VALUE: 630/R/A/W/T
PCR VALUE: 580/R/A/W/T
Extensive light aircraft traffic, including crop dusters, operates below 900 feet toward a civil airport 3.5 nautical miles west-southwest of the field.
Extensive helicopter traffic occurs during military exercises.
Only commercial and lifeguard aircraft may use the commercial terminal ramp; all other aircraft should use taxiway A to reach the FBO.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Alexandria International has five airfields within 28 NM. The closest is Pineville Municipal, 5.46 NM east.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KAEX
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Frequently asked questions
What runways are available at KAEX?
Alexandria International, KAEX, has two paved runways. Runway 14/32 is the longer of the pair at 9,352 feet with a width of 150 feet and a concrete surface. Runway 18/36 measures 7,001 feet long and 150 feet wide, surfaced in asphalt and concrete. Both runways support a wide range of business and commercial aircraft given their length and width. The field also has a control tower staffed for operations.
Is fuel available at KAEX?
Alexandria International Airport stocks 100LL, Jet A, and MOGAS. The field operates under an ALL / ALL / ALL attendance schedule, meaning services are available at all times. Dispatchers can plan fuel stops here for both piston and turbine aircraft without needing to check limited hours. No further detail on fuel delivery methods or quantities is provided in the airport data.
Does KAEX have onsite customs clearance?
Alexandria International Airport, KAEX, does not have onsite customs clearance. The nearest customs facility is at KLFT, located 73.33 nautical miles away. Flights requiring customs processing should plan to route through KLFT or another designated port of entry rather than expecting clearance at KAEX itself. Dispatchers arranging international arrivals should build this distance into routing and timing plans.
What is the traffic pattern like at KAEX regarding light aircraft and helicopter activity?
Alexandria International Airport sees frequent light aircraft crossing the approach zones to runway 14/32 below 2,000 feet MSL. Extensive light aircraft traffic, including crop dusters, operates below 900 feet toward a civil airport 3.5 nautical miles west-southwest of the field. The airport also experiences extensive helicopter traffic during military exercises. Crews operating in and around KAEX should maintain heightened awareness for this mix of low-altitude general aviation and helicopter activity.
Is there a seasonal pattern to business aviation traffic at KAEX?
Business aviation traffic at Alexandria International Airport, KAEX, is concentrated in specific months rather than spread evenly across the year. According to FAA TFMSC data for 2025, January and November show the highest monthly bizav operations, at 317 and 347 respectively, while February and September show the lowest, at 215 and 222. Total annual business aviation operations reach 3,367 out of 16,069 overall operations recorded at the field. Dispatchers scheduling around peak periods should account for this uneven monthly distribution.